Inova Fairfax Hospital
3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
At a glance
Inova Fairfax Hospital is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in Falls Church, Virginia, within a major metropolitan area, making it an appealing option for international nurses seeking a dynamic and diverse community setting. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 visa program, indicating openness to global talent. Its size and location offer opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a broad patient population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 923
- RN Count
- 2,385
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $93,703 (0% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive68.3%
- Public transit5.7%
- Walk2.9%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home21.1%
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- Quantico MCAF /Turner field
- Tipton Airport
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,350,669
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 1,280,777
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 2,305,743
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Virginia state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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